Once upon the a time, way way back in 2008, the GOP took the moral high ground. Then again we were blessed to have 8 years of The Great Man in office – a Man of God, who prayed, down on his knees, in the Oval Office. Our 2008 nominee was a man of prayer. Now though, due to an almost irrational devotion to a woman who was pure evil, the GOP has become something where virtue, honor, decency, kindness, charity, love, etc, no longer have a place at the table. Instead, it is rather like a song from the stage play of Camelot, The Seven Deadly Virtues.

Knowing the abject cultural ignorance that now plagues the GOP, thanks to the ignorant libertarian wretches, but look up Camelot. You might also want to look up a few things in the Bible. Remember the Bible? It is the book Ayn Rand detested the most. Funny how people who once claimed to be Christians don’t mind associating with Randian philosophy, that became part of the Book of Satan, but appear to detest and trash Christian values.

The seven deadly virtues, those ghastly little trapsOh no, my liege, they were not meant for meThose seven deadly virtues were made for other chapsWho love a life of failure and ennuiTake courage-now there’s a sportAn invitation to the state of rigor mortAnd purity-a noble yenAnd very restful every now and thenI find humility means to be hurtIt’s not the earth the meek inherit, it’s the dirtHonesty is fatal, it should be tabooDiligence-a fate I would hateIf charity means giving, I give it to youAnd fidelity is only for your mateYou’ll never find a virtue unstatusing my quo or making my Beelzebubble burstLet others take the high road, I will take the lowI cannot wait to rush in where angels fear to goWith all those seven deadly virtues free and happy little me has not been cursed

Galatians 5:22-23

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

A person cannot follow Christ and Rand. It is impossible.

In 1849, James Russell Lowell wrote a hymn that is quite prophetic in the problems we are facing in this country, and within the GOP. Lowell was something of a pacifist, writing this poem to protest the Mexican American War. He was an abolitionist, staunch temperance promoter, and very good friend of Longfellow.

Once to every man and nation,
comes the moment to decide,
in the strife of truth with falsehood,
for the good or evil side;
some great cause, some great decision,
offering each the bloom or blight,
and the choice goes by forever,
‘twixt that darkness and that light.

Then to side with truth is noble,
when we share her wretched crust,
ere her cause bring fame and profit,
and ’tis prosperous to be just;
then it is the brave man chooses
while the coward stands aside,
till the multitude make virtue
of the faith they had denied.

By the light of burning martyrs,
Christ, thy bleeding feet we track,
toiling up new Calvaries ever
with the cross that turns not back;
new occasions teach new duties,
ancient values test our youth;
they must upward still and onward,
who would keep abreast of truth.

Though the cause of evil prosper,
yet the truth alone is strong;
though her portion be the scaffold,
and upon the throne be wrong;
yet that scaffold sways the future,
and behind the dim unknown,
standeth God within the shadow,
keeping watch above his own.

The Seven Laws of Noah have been recognized as the corner stone of civilization. They have been recognized by Congress as the basis of all civilized behavior. If one is to believe this, then one cannot possibly even consider following Rand and her libertarian surfs. It is impossible.

Incestuous and adulterous relations are forbidden. Human beings are not sexual objects, nor is pleasure the ultimate goal of life.

Murder is forbidden. The life of a human being, formed in G-d’s image, is sacred.

Cursing the name of G-d is forbidden. Besides honoring and respecting G-d, we learn from this precept that our speech must be sanctified, as that is the distinctive sign which separated man from the animals.

Theft is forbidden. The world is not ours to do with as we please.

Eating the flesh of a living animal is forbidden. This teaches us to be sensitive to cruelty to animals. (This was commanded to Noah for the first time along with the permission of eating meat. The rest were already given to Adam in the Garden of Eden.)

Mankind is commanded to establish courts of justice and a just social order to enforce the first six laws and enact any other useful laws or customs.

Seven Laws of Moses

It is impossible for a person to be a libertarian, admire Rand, and follow Christ. It is impossible for a person to be Jewish and follow Rand. All one needs to do is read through just a sampling of the Seven Laws of Noah, which predated the Ten Commandments, to know that following Rand is impossible if one believes in God.

Right now there is a massive spiritual hole inside the GOP.

When one follows Christ, you realize that it is more difficult for camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man find eternal life. There was a very specific kind of thick rope used on boats during that time frame. The only place they are now used are in Genoa. Try getting one through the eye of a needle.

“…Setting the text in the whole New Testament context, wealth is consistently presented as problematic. I suspect the modern notion owes less to the Bible than to the Puritan notion that success in economic life was a sign of God’s blessing.

Now, the theology. The message was viewed by the disciples as pretty bleak. In 19:25 — just after Jesus uses the comparison — the disciples respond, “Then who can be saved?” “By human power, it is impossible,” says Jesus. Then he offers a glimmer of hope: “With God, anything is possible.” Even the salvation of the rich. As a miracle.

On the other hand, it would be equally dangerous to argue “I’m poor, so I’m okay.” The words of Jesus aren’t intended to give anybody a false sense of security. My friend the pastor adds, “Apart from the mercy of God, we’re all done for.”…”

We know that one must render unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Libertarians have basically re-written scripture in order to get around this one.

“…Some read the phrase “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s” as unambiguous at least to the extent that it commands people to respect state authority and to pay the taxes it demands of them. Paul the Apostle also states in Romans 13 that Christians are obliged to obey all earthly authorities, stating that as they were introduced by God, disobedience to them equates to disobedience to God….”

13Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

2Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.

3For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive its approval;

4for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for the authority does not bear the sword in vain! It is the servant of God to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.

5Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

6For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, busy with this very thing.

7Pay to all what is due to them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honour to whom honour is due.

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SJ Reidhead (aka The Pink Flamingo) is a writer based in New Mexico. The author of two published novels, both westerns: Dust Devil and The Second Mrs. Earp and two published works of non-fictions: TRAVESTY: Frank Waters Earp Agenda Exposed and A Church for Helldorado, Endicott Peabody's 1882 Tombstone Diary. One of the leading authorities on the life of Wyatt Earp and Tombstone during the Earp years, she is currently writing a series of murder mysteries set in modern day Tombstone. The author is also working on a book about fashion in the Wild West. When complete, there will be over 2100 unpublished antique photographs dating from 1855-1910.

The author's work has appeared in Wild West, True West, Blogcritics, and The Tombstone Times. Recently the author has had to deal with a father who succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease. This is leading to a book dealing with the frustrations of dealing with the frustrations of the disease, finance, legal, health-care, and things no one bothers telling families about it. She is currently working on a murder mystery series set in modern day Tombstone and Cochise County. Several books of essays on Christian living are currently in edits. A book of essays and revisions of articles about Wyatt Earp has been completed and will include her latest work detailing her theory about the murder of his second wife, Mattie.

SJ Reidhead has been involved in Republican politics since she was 'a little kid'. During the Reagan years she was a lobbyist working with various non-profit organizations who were attempting to salvage NASA and the American space program after the disastrous Carter years. In spite of ups and downs, and numerous disappointments, politically, it is obvious the only political hope for this country is via the Republican Party. Along with politics she is an opera fanatic, has been known to stalk baritones to the point of being a baritone junkie, and loves baseball.

The Pink Flamingo went on line on October 4, 2005.

THE PINK FLAMINGO STORY

It started out as a joke. During the seven years I worked with the girls of my parish, leading a youth group, one of the things that I stressed were manners. Part of having manners, the way I see it, is to know how to set a proper table, host a party, cater it, and clean up afterward. I was fortunate enough to have a group of very talented girls in my youth group. They learned how to plan for, and execute large church functions, very properly. During one such function I noticed there were several incredibly tacky pink flamingos sitting on the table. Knowing the girls were up to something, I said nothing. A few months later they did the same thing at a function I was hosting at my home. I said nothing. They had a birthday party for me. More pink flamingos appeared - and a joke was born.

Thanks to the girls, all of whom are now grown, I have a collection of pink flamingos. It has become an ongoing joke. When I began working on my political blog, I realized the only possibly title was The Pink Flamingo!